Local school board trustee stepping down
By Diane Hutchinson
Battle River School Division

Hameed Syed

After six years of service on the Battle River School Division Board of Trustees, Camrose representative Hameed Syed is stepping down.

Mr. Syed’s retirement from the Board will take effect at the time of the upcoming school board elections, scheduled for Monday, October 18.

In addition to serving on the Battle River School Division Board from 2004 to 2010, Mr. Syed was also a member of the Board of the Camrose School District #1315 for several years (including serving as Chair), before regionalization took place in 1996.

Battle River School Division Board Chair Cheryl Smith expressed her appreciation for Mr. Syed’s years of dedicated service. “Hameed has always added a thoughtful, practical, business perspective to our Board table. In addition, he has balanced that point of view with a deep commitment to academic excellence and making decisions that are in the best interests of students.”

“We have appreciated his contributions and, on behalf of the Board and staff of Battle River, I would extend our thanks and best wishes to Hameed as he moves forward.”

Ms. Smith also reminds citizens of Camrose that nominations are open for positions on the school board. “We welcome anyone with a sincere interest to consider running for election to the Board of Trustees,” she says. “It’s a rewarding role and I encourage local citizens to take the opportunity to have a voice in the future of our children’s education.”

Nomination papers for the position of School Board Trustee will be accepted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Monday, September 20. Information about the role of a school board trustee can be obtained through the Battle River School Division website (www.brsd.ab.ca) and nomination papers can be picked up at BRSD’s office in Camrose.